The cheapest and fastest trains from Backwell to Newton Abbot
Cheapest price
£46
Average price
£50
Fastest journey
2 h 7 m
Average duration
2 h 9 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
116 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Backwell to Newton Abbot is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Backwell to Newton Abbot will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £46.
Of the 2 trains that leave Backwell for Newton Abbot every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 116 km distance in an average of 2 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Live departures
Backwell to Newton Abbot train times
The table below shows live departures for Backwell to Newton Abbot trains for today, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:15 Backwell | 2h07 | 06:22 Newton Abbot | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Backwell to Newton Abbot
Trains from Backwell to Newton Abbot run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:36, the last at 23:24. The fastest train covers the 116 km distance in 2h 4m.
Distance 116 km |
Average train duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 2h 4m |
First train 00:36 |
Last train 23:24 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Backwell to Newton Abbot trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Backwell and Newton Abbot from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Backwell to Newton Abbot train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Backwell to Newton Abbot by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Newton Abbot, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Backwell and Newton Abbot
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 09:30 Saturday - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Council Managed Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” Steep flight of steps to southbound platform, ramped access to northbound platform steeper than 1:12 gradient, no wheelchair access available to trains. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: access road
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stop at end of Station Close
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 19:10 Saturday 06:10 - 17:50 Sunday 08:45 - 18:10
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and an overbridge from platform 3. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Station phone boxes are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1/2 and 3.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: In ladies wc
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 adjacent ticket office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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